Contractor Sales Manager

Ganahl Lumber Co•Laguna Beach, CA

8d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ganahl Lumber Laguna Beach is looking for a Contractor Sales Manager to lead a dynamic and growing sales team. We are looking for someone with sales expertise within our industry and with the products we sell. Sales leadership consists of vast skills in developing people, discovery skills, negotiating contracts, problem solving and building strong relationships with our customer base, suppliers and with each other. The job will require a strong commitment to putting in the time needed and the skills to grow our people and grow our customer base. This is absolutely an awesome career opportunity. Ganahl Lumber Company is the oldest lumberyard and hardware supply store in California. Since 1884, we have been a family- and employee-owned business providing building supplies and hardware for pro contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike. Our products include lumber, tools, paint, building materials, millwork, doors, and windows. With 11 convenient store locations, we serve customers throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Requirements

Sales expertise within our industry and with the products we sell
Proficient Computer skills
Products and supply line experience
A contributor to running a facility. Must be all in.
Run at a fast pace, keep composure with high pressure environments
A track record of developing Sales Professionals
The ability to grow sales
Knowledge of lumber and or building materials
Experience in recruiting, hiring and training Sales Professionals
Experience in creating long-term, trust relationships with Builders / customers
Sales Experience and or Sales Management experience
The commitment to work an average of 50 hours per week

Responsibilities

Developing people
Discovery skills
Negotiating contracts
Problem solving
Building strong relationships with our customer base, suppliers and with each other
Grow our people
Grow our customer base
Running a facility
Lead by example at all times in the areas of hospitality, sales and professionalism
Recruiting, hiring and training Sales Professionals
Creating long-term, trust relationships with Builders / customers